Business

via CBC Chicago : Business is all about connecting with other people. Networking is the vehicle to accomplish these connections, and follow-ups are the key to creating long-lasting business associates and customers. Whether an introvert or extrovert, networking skills are the foundation for starting, growing, and maintaining a successful business. These …

via The Irish Time : It is fashionable in entrepreneurship circles these days to argue that it is better to act, improvise and pivot than to waste time on a 20-page plan that won’t survive first contact with the customer. In stark contrast, the “purposive planning” approach advises that a business plan …

via The Next Web : Creating a great business networking platform is really vital for any startup that anticipates success. Even so, every business needs a networking strategy that directly impacts its output. Here are awesome tips that any business could use to get the most out of their networking strategy. …

Via Forbes : Having a business plan is like having a blueprint or a solid foundation for your company. Entrepreneurs and leaders know that, like the weather, business isn’t static. It changes over time with your business’ development. It’s also not just a single document that you write at the beginning …

Via Evening Standard : Small business agony aunt Jo Malone explains how to introduce price increases and keep customers happy. Dear Jo I’m a freelance tutor teaching languages in Kilburn. I work with adults and kids and get most of my new clients through word of mouth. My wife recently lost …

Via Malay Mail Online : KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 — BMI Research maintained today its 4.7 per cent real gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast this year amid a brightening external and domestic outlook. The Fitch Group company highlighted the receding risks of rising global protectionism and stabilisation of oil prices, …

Via PYMNTS : Over the past few months, we’ve seen several chatbot developments. Of particular note, many companies have partnered up with Facebook’s Messenger app to help streamline customer service and introduce new commerce offerings. The issue that arises is how chatbot integration into consumers’ everyday lives will impact the future …

Via HR Dive : A company’s survival depends on how prepared it is for natural or manmade disasters. A chemical spill, earthquake or tornado can disrupt or destroy a small business. Employers must evacuate workers to safety and protect crucial business data. And if necessary, employers must be ready to relocate …

Via Business Wire : LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Technavio’s latest report on the global carbonated ready-to-drink tea market provides an analysis of the most important trends expected to impact the market outlook from 2017-2021. Technavio defines an emerging trend as a factor that has the potential to significantly impact the market and contribute to …

Via Inside Toronto : Having an idea is how businesses get started. But it’s the business plan that keeps them from stagnancy. A business plan is essentially the blueprint for a startup. “Having a business plan is incredibly helpful. It provides the structure for your short-term, mid- and long-term goals,” explained …

Via The Star : PETALING JAYA: Malaysia remains a pivotal part of China’s economic expansion in Asean, despite the disparity in economic output between the two countries. The year has just started but Chinese investors remain very much in the limelight, for better or worse, with Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd said …

Via LinkedIn : 4 Steps Towards Achieving Big Business Intelligence with IoT How IoT is Driving Big Business Intelligence The Internet of Things (IoT) is much more than a consumer trend, it’s rapidly changing the way enterprises are using data to improve business decision-making. In fact, a report from BI Intelligence, …